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Job description
Plans, provides, and documents services for Cardiovascular Lab patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures; uses professional clinical judgment in assisting the physician to plan the care for the patient based on the assessment of the patient's diagnosis, and diagnostic findings.
Operate, monitors, records, evaluates, and maintains patient information.
Meets challenges of case volumes and patient care issues to ensure optimal care and outcomes; works in an organized and timely
fashion by prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient and efficacious patient care.
Ensures quality and accuracy of reported data; reports variances and critical findings to physician and ensures that reporting has been addressed; ensures all recorded data is accurate and makes corrections as needed.
Operates, inspects, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance for variety of lab equipment; effectively operates all devices utilized in procedures; initiates maintenance or service request for equipment that is damaged or malfunctioning.
Performs daily room QCs and notifies appropriate people of variances; prepares lab room and equipment for daily use and each procedure; ensures that stock on hand is sufficient to accommodate routine daily patient volumes; conducts in-room inventory and supply management; is aware of and stores all patient care products according to established regulations and standards.
Documents, retrieves and verify data necessary for patient records.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings; support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities activities.
Adhere to standards including but not limited to unit and Navicent Health policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
Major Responsibilities
Plans, provides, and documents services for Cardiovascular Lab patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures; uses professional clinical judgment in assisting the physician to plan the care for the patient based on the assessment of the patient's diagnosis, and diagnostic findings.
Operate, monitors, records, evaluates, and maintains patient information.
Meets challenges of case volumes and patient care issues to ensure optimal care and outcomes; works in an organized and timely
fashion by prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient and efficacious patient care.
Ensures quality and accuracy of reported data; reports variances and critical findings to physician and ensures that reporting has been addressed; ensures all recorded data is accurate and makes corrections as needed.
Operates, inspects, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance for variety of lab equipment; effectively operates all devices utilized in procedures; initiates maintenance or service request for equipment that is damaged or malfunctioning.
Performs daily room QCs and notifies appropriate people of variances; prepares lab room and equipment for daily use and each procedure; ensures that stock on hand is sufficient to accommodate routine daily patient volumes; conducts in-room inventory and supply management; is aware of and stores all patient care products according to established regulations and standards.
Documents, retrieves and verify data necessary for patient records.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings; support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities activities.
Adhere to standards including but not limited to unit and Navicent Health policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or the ability to sit for certification within 90 days of hire. This certification ensures that, at a minimum, the applicant has completed the additional requirements associated with RCS, including participation in at least 100 cardiac ultrasound studies.
Education Required
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience Required
Two years or more experience as a Cardiovascular Specialist.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be
able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have
functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds,
specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the
other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy
atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be
to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist
co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and
conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner. If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must
pass the cardiac recovery test. Works in hospital and clinical environments. May work in extreme heat with hot materials. Must be able to
utilize appropriate universal and specific precautions for protection from potential exposure to infectious or communicable diseases.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Worksite address
milledgeville, GA, 31059, US
Who can apply
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